iPhone 6s named best-selling smartphone of 2016

London: Apple's iPhone 6s has topped the list of best-selling smartphones in 2016, according to financial services company IHS Markit.

According to a press release on IHS' website on Wednesday, the new iPhone 7 was the best-seller in the fourth quarter alone, followed by iPhone 7 Plus.

"Apple again has demonstrated that its new iPhones integrate enough innovations and new features to drive sales and remain successful in the market. The company is also capable of selling older devices for an extended period of time," the statement added.

The year-old iPhone 6s and 6s Plus were both among the most-shipped models in 2016.

Sachin Bansal, Binny Bansal, sales director Hari, accounts managers Sumit Anand and Sharauque among other employees have been named in the FIR registered on the basis of a complaint lodged by Naveen Kumar, owner of Indiranagar-based C-Store Company.